Research

This project aims to achieve efficient conversion of hydrogen to the alternative fuel methanol, through the development of hybrid membrane technology and bespoke catalysts for these conversions.

The technology approach combines a catalytic reactor with membrane separation to achieve a membrane reactor, representing process intensification to reduce equipment footprint. This transformative technology assists hydrogen producers and CO₂ emitters to efficiently produce alternative fuels for their storage and transportation purposes.

Update: 25 July 2024

Many thanks to Colin Scholes at the University of Melbourne for our webinar on 25 July that explored the latest research in developing renewable methanol by the efficient conversion of hydrogen.

As part of Future Fuels CRC research to accelerate development of early stage, breakthrough technologies, the team of researchers have developed hybrid membrane technology and bespoke catalysts to improve hydrogen to methanol conversion. This webinar covered research completed as part of project RP1.3-04 Efficient conversion of hydrogen to future fuels.

The recording is now available here, so please share:

The technology combines a catalytic reactor with membrane separation to achieve a membrane-based reactor, reducing the overall equipment footprint. This transformative technology can assist hydrogen producers and CO2 emitters to efficiently produce alternative fuels for their storage and transportation purposes.

The webinar included a brief introduction to hydrogen-to-methanol technologies, and the research opportunities to further enable the sector. The webinar was free-of-charge and open to everyone.

The outcomes of this project will include:

1. A transformative technology for the conversion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen into alternative fuels,
2. Detailed understanding and characterisation of membrane reactors for the conversion of hydrogen into alternative future fuels,
3. Key insight into the potential of converting hydrogen into alternative fuels effectively for transportation and storage requirements,
4. Development of testing methods and procedures, instrumentation and facilities for researching the conversion of liquid and gaseous fuels with catalysts, and their separation through membrane technology.

Jeremy Harris

Research and Innovation Manager

jeremy.harris@futurefuelscrc.com